The philosophy of Mr. B*rtr*nd R*ss*ll
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"The Philosophy of Mr. B"rtr"nd R"ss"ll" by Philip E. B. Jourdain is a philosophical treatise written in the early 20th century. This work explores various philosophical principles, particularly those of logic and identity, through the lens of Bertrand Russell's treatments and ideas. It delves into the complexities of logical discourse, the foundations of mathematics, and the implications of various philosophical doctrines related to these themes. The opening of this text introduces the editor's note, which outlines the background of the manuscript and its connection to Russell's philosophical legacy. Jourdain references crucial philosophical questions, such as the nature of identity in logic and the philosophical implications of the laws of thought. He hints at broader political ramifications of these logical principles, suggesting that they can influence real-world discussions, particularly in politics. As the work progresses, it sets the stage for a deeper analysis of logic, identity, and their philosophical context, hinting at Jourdain's approach that intertwines humor and critique throughout the philosophical discussion.
The philosophy of Mr. B*rtr*nd R*ss*ll, from the public domain. Republished by OpenStories from Project Gutenberg eBook #38430.
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44 Chapters
- 1.Front Matter1,556 words
- 2.Chapter I: The Indefinables of Logic1,198 words
- 3.Chapter II: Objective Validity of the "laws of Thought"122 words
- 4.Chapter III: Identity643 words
- 5.Chapter IV: Identity of Classes260 words
- 6.Chapter V: Ethical Applications of the Law of Identity430 words
- 7.Chapter VI: The Law of Contradiction in Modern Logic118 words
- 8.Chapter VII: Symbolism and Meaning382 words
- 9.Chapter VIII: Nominalism409 words
- 10.Chapter IX: Ambiguity and Symbolic Logic143 words
- 11.Chapter X: Logical Addition and the Utility of Symbolism631 words
- 12.Chapter XI: Criticism87 words
- 13.Chapter XII: Historical Criticism174 words
- 14.Chapter XIII: Is the Mind in the Head?92 words
- 15.Chapter XIV: The Pragmatist Theory of Truth395 words
- 16.Chapter XV: Assertion296 words
- 17.Chapter XVI: The Commutative Law123 words
- 18.Chapter XVII: Universal and Particular Propositions237 words
- 19.Chapter XVIII: Denial of Generality and Generality of Denial513 words
- 20.Chapter XIX: Implication1,429 words
- 21.Chapter XX: Dignity408 words
- 22.Chapter XXI: The Synthetic Nature of Deduction990 words
- 23.Chapter XXII: The Mortality of Socrates1,978 words
- 24.Chapter XXIII: Denoting164 words
- 25.Chapter XXIV: THE417 words
- 26.Chapter XXV: Non-Entity344 words
- 27.Chapter XXVI: IS293 words
- 28.Chapter XXVII: And and or268 words
- 29.Chapter XXVIII: The Conversion of Relations203 words
- 30.Chapter XXIX: Previous Philosophical Theories of Mathematics464 words
- 31.Chapter XXX: Finite and Infinite155 words
- 32.Chapter XXXI: The Mathematical Attainments of Tristram Shandy583 words
- 33.Chapter XXXII: The Hardships of a Man with an Unlimited Income849 words
- 34.Chapter XXXIII: The Relations of Magnitude of Cardinal Numbers169 words
- 35.Chapter XXXIV: The Unknowable870 words
- 36.Chapter XXXV: Mr. Spencer, the Athanasian Creed and the Articles179 words
- 37.Chapter XXXVI: The Humour of Mathematicians293 words
- 38.Chapter XXXVII: The Paradoxes of Logic1,002 words
- 39.Chapter XXXVIII: Modern Logic and Some Philosophical Arguments575 words
- 40.Chapter XXXIX: The Hierarchy of Jokes514 words
- 41.Chapter XL: The Evidence of Geometrical Propositions333 words
- 42.Chapter XLI: Absolute and Relative Position682 words
- 43.Chapter XLII: Laughter473 words
- 44.Chapter XLIII: "gedankenexperimente" and Evolutionary Ethics3,303 words